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COVID-19 Self-Testing Kits for USA Travellers

  In this article Planning your return to the US after your cycling adventure? Following the CDC’s updated guidelines (effective May 7th), you can now utilise certain self-administered COVID-19 tests for your pre-departure requirement. We... Read More

Guide Soul Rides – Mt Buffalo (Australia)

  In this article Dave Moore lives in the country town of Cootamundra in NSW, Australia. He guides on our tours Down Under and co-led the inaugural Strzelecki Australian Cycling Tour in 2021. His soul... Read More

Guide Soul Rides – Provence (France)

  In this article Dylan Reynolds is the founder of Ride and Seek and is based in Provence, France. His chosen soul ride is a 75km(46 miles) loop ride with 1400 metres (4593 feet) of... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Gold Coast (Australia)

  In this article Michael Lister lives in a place called Paradise Point in Queensland, Australia. No doubt hard to leave ‘Paradise’, but when he does, his bike ride of choice takes him on a... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Great Dividing Range (Australia)

In this article Geoff & Wendy Hastings rode the second stage of the inaugural Strzelecki tour in Australia from Albury to Melbourne. Both have travelled extensively in Australia, but Geoff still found a new ‘soul... Read More

Fidele Soul Rides – Skyline Drive (USA)

  In this article Our fideli, Jim Cox, tells us why he considers the Skyline Drive (and the Blue Ridge Parkway) to be a soul ride for him. Did you know there is a great... Read More

Test Tour Essentials

STAGE TOUR ESSENTIALSSTAGE 2 | ALBURY-WODONGA, NSW TO MELBOURNE, VIC Monday 15th March – Tuesday 23rd March  For Stage 2 we will meet you at 12.00pm, Monday the 15th of March, at the Mantra Albury... Read More

Nutrition: How to maximise your energy levels on tour

  In this article Helping our guests get the most out of their cycling tour experience is paramount to our team. By eating well on tour, it can help your recovery, energy levels and even... Read More

Top 10 best coastal cycling routes according to our team

  In this article There is something truly special about a coastal cycle ride, complete with dazzling water views as the miles slide by. On our epic cycling tours, we get to experience some of... Read More

Stress-Free Strzelecki Booking Terms

  COVID-19 Strzelecki Stress Free Booking  (The below COVID terms are applicable to all bookings on the March 2021 Strzelecki tour from Sydney to Hobart) Book with confidence that you won’t lose out if government... Read More

Ned Kelly – An Australian Icon

  In this article Our Strzelecki Australian Cycling Tour has the explorer Sir Paul Edmund de Strzelecki at its core but it would seem amiss to overlook arguably Australia’s most (in)famous cultural icon – Ned... Read More

Your Average Cycling Speed and Why it Matters | Ride and Seek

  In this article We discuss what is your average cycling speed and why it matters. Given how general the title of this blog is, we imagine that various kinds of cycling enthusiasts will find... Read More

The Top 5 Cycling Trips in Australia | Ride and Seek

  In this article Australian cycling does not get the praise and acclaim it deserves. Some of you reading this probably know exactly how great Australia is for cycling trips, but we think you’re probably... Read More

Top 5 Bike Tours in Europe | Ride and Seek

  Top 5 Bike Tours in Europe Europe’s varied landscapes, vibrant cultures, and rich tapestry of history are part of what makes it the most popular continent in the world for cycling tours. And it’s... Read More

Helping Helmets – Life Made Better with Art

Helping Helmets is a wonderful social initiative supported by Ride and Seek and started by one of our team, Ben Weigl. The organisation was created as a way of supporting Australian indigenous artists in remote... Read More

Tour Specifics – APPALACHIANS

PREPARING FOR YOUR ADVENTURE Appalachians – Maine to North Carolina   GENERAL TOUR INFORMATION Click here for general details of how to prepare for our upcoming cycling adventure.       MEETING POINTS & TOUR... Read More

Dalmatian Peka with a glass of Dingač

  In this article Join us as we delve deeper into the magic of ‘peka’ and uncover the secrets of this traditional Croatian cooking method. Setting up our Epic Adventures is very much a process... Read More

Was Marco Polo Croatian?

  In this article The fact that Marco Polo was Venetian is widely accepted, indeed, both the Wikipedia and Encyclopaedia Britannica entries cite Venice as his birthplace. So why is there a small house in... Read More

The story of the folk hero James McKenzie & his dog Friday

  In this article Ride and Seek cycling tours are designed to be more than just incredible rides; they’re journeys into the heart of a region, often uncovering the fascinating stories and local legends that... Read More

Our Lightened COV19 Terms & Conditions

  Dear Ride and Seekers With the COVID-19 coronavirus still dominating the headlines, I wanted to reach out to let you know our thoughts on the situation and attempt to assuage any concerns you have.... Read More

Meet the inspiration behind our first Aussie Cycling Epic

  In this article Our Strzelecki Australian Cycling Tour takes us across the Great Dividing Range from the Pacific to the Southern Ocean and takes in Australia’s most iconic climbs. But who exactly was Strzelecki?... Read More